Some properties related to the NUT-Taub-like spacetime, such as the surface of infinite red-shift, horizon, singularity and the area of the NUT-Taub-like black hole are discussed. Furthermore, the geodesics in the NUT...Some properties related to the NUT-Taub-like spacetime, such as the surface of infinite red-shift, horizon, singularity and the area of the NUT-Taub-like black hole are discussed. Furthermore, the geodesics in the NUT-Taub-like spacetime are obtained in some special cases. Specifically, the circular orbits for a massive particle are derived, which can reduce to the cases of the Schwarzschild spacetime and the NUT-Taub spacetime when m^* = 0 and m^* 〈〈 M, respectively.展开更多
We study circular time-like geodesics in the spacetime of a black hole including global monopole. We show that when the range of parameter changed the properties of the circular geodesics and the radiation of accretio...We study circular time-like geodesics in the spacetime of a black hole including global monopole. We show that when the range of parameter changed the properties of the circular geodesics and the radiation of accretion disks are different. It follows that the properties of the accretion disk around black hole including global monopole can be different from that of a disk around Schwarzschild black hole.展开更多
Using Weierstrassian elliptic functions the exact geodesics in the Schwarzschild metric are expressed in a simple and most transparent form. The results are useful for analytical and numerical applications. For exampl...Using Weierstrassian elliptic functions the exact geodesics in the Schwarzschild metric are expressed in a simple and most transparent form. The results are useful for analytical and numerical applications. For example we calculate the perihelion precession and the light deflection in the post-Einsteinian approximation. The bounded orbits are computed in the post-Newtonian order. As a topical application we calculate the gravitational red shift for a star moving in the Schwarzschild field.展开更多
We review the concept of congruence of null geodesics, the Raychaudhuri equation for the expansion, its harmonic oscillator version and associated “quantum” propagator, the role of the equation in the derivation of ...We review the concept of congruence of null geodesics, the Raychaudhuri equation for the expansion, its harmonic oscillator version and associated “quantum” propagator, the role of the equation in the derivation of the Penrose singularity theorem, the definition of trapped surfaces, and the derivation of the theorem itself.展开更多
We study the null bulk geodesic motion in the brane world in which the bulk metric has an un-stabilized extra spatial dimension. We find that the null bulk geodesic motion as observed on the 3-brane with Z<SUB>2...We study the null bulk geodesic motion in the brane world in which the bulk metric has an un-stabilized extra spatial dimension. We find that the null bulk geodesic motion as observed on the 3-brane with Z<SUB>2</SUB> symmetry would be a timelike geodesic motion even though there exists an extra non-gravitational force in contrast with the case of the stabilized extra spatial dimension. In other words the presence of the extra non-gravitational force would not violate the Z<SUB>2</SUB> symmetry.展开更多
In this paper we address the implementation issue of the geodesics method with constraints on Heisenberg manifolds. First we present more details on the method in order to facilitate its implementation and second we c...In this paper we address the implementation issue of the geodesics method with constraints on Heisenberg manifolds. First we present more details on the method in order to facilitate its implementation and second we consider Mathema-tica as a software tool for the simulation. This implementation is of great importance since it allows easy and direct determination of Ricci tensor, which plays a fundamental role in the Heisenberg manifold metric.展开更多
Let M=S^(n)/Γand h be a nontrivial element of finite order p inπ_(1)(Μ),where the integers n,p≥2,Γis a finite abelian group which acts freely and isometrically on the n-sphere and therefore M is diffeomorphic to ...Let M=S^(n)/Γand h be a nontrivial element of finite order p inπ_(1)(Μ),where the integers n,p≥2,Γis a finite abelian group which acts freely and isometrically on the n-sphere and therefore M is diffeomorphic to a compact space form.In this paper,we prove that there are infinitely many non-contractible closed geodesics of class[h]on the compact space form with C^(r)-generic Finsler metrics,where 4≤r≤∞.The conclusion also holds for Cr-generic Riemannian metrics for 2≤r≤∞.The proof is based on the resonance identity of non-contractible closed geodesics on compact space forms.展开更多
Using the Raychaudhuri equation, we associate quantum probability amplitudes (propagators) to equatorial principal ingoing and outgoing null geodesic congruences in the Kerr metric. The expansion scalars diverge at th...Using the Raychaudhuri equation, we associate quantum probability amplitudes (propagators) to equatorial principal ingoing and outgoing null geodesic congruences in the Kerr metric. The expansion scalars diverge at the ring singularity;however, the propagators remain finite, which is an indication that at the quantum level singularities might disappear or, at least, become softened.展开更多
Let ind(c) be the Morse index of a closed geodesic c in an(n+1)-dimensional Riemannian manifold M.We prove that an oriented closed geodesic c is unstable if n + ind(c) is odd and a non-oriented closed geodesic c is un...Let ind(c) be the Morse index of a closed geodesic c in an(n+1)-dimensional Riemannian manifold M.We prove that an oriented closed geodesic c is unstable if n + ind(c) is odd and a non-oriented closed geodesic c is unstable if n + ind(c) is even.Our result is a generalization of the famous theorem due to Poincar'e which states that the closed minimizing geodesic on a Riemann surface is unstable.展开更多
Let B denote the set of those points p in an infinite dimensional Teichmiiller space such that a geodesic between the zero point and p is not unique. Some properties of the set B are given.
Abstract The non-uniqueness on geodesics and geodesic disks in the universal asymptotic Teichmfiller space AT(D) are studied in this paper. It is proved that if # is asymptotically extremal in [[#]] with h (μ) ...Abstract The non-uniqueness on geodesics and geodesic disks in the universal asymptotic Teichmfiller space AT(D) are studied in this paper. It is proved that if # is asymptotically extremal in [[#]] with h (μ) 〈 h* (μ) for some point ζ∈D, then there exist infinitely many geodesic segments joining [[0]] and [[μ]], and infinitely many holomorphic geodesic disks containing [[0]] and [μ]] in AT(D).展开更多
Let E be the Engel group and D be a bracket generating left invariant distribution with a Lorentzian metric, which is a nondegenerate metric of index 1. In this paper, the author constructs a parametrization of a quas...Let E be the Engel group and D be a bracket generating left invariant distribution with a Lorentzian metric, which is a nondegenerate metric of index 1. In this paper, the author constructs a parametrization of a quasi-pendulum equation by Jacobi functions, and then gets the space-like Hamiltonian geodesics in the Engel group with a sub-Lorentzian metric.展开更多
In this paper, the authors construct a class of unitary invariant strongly pseudoconvex complex Finsler metrics which are of the form F =√[ rf(s- t)[, where r = ||v||~ 2, s =| z,v |~2/r, t =|| z||~ 2, f(w) is a real-...In this paper, the authors construct a class of unitary invariant strongly pseudoconvex complex Finsler metrics which are of the form F =√[ rf(s- t)[, where r = ||v||~ 2, s =| z,v |~2/r, t =|| z||~ 2, f(w) is a real-valued smooth positive function of w ∈ R,and z is in a unitary invariant domain M C^n. Complex Finsler metrics of this form are unitary invariant. We prove that F is a class of weakly complex Berwald metrics whose holomorphic curvature and Ricci scalar curvature vanish identically and are independent of the choice of the function f. Under initial value conditions on f and its derivative f, we prove that all the real geodesics of F =√[rf(s- t)] on every Euclidean sphere S^(2n-1) M are great circles.展开更多
In order to carry out tensor analysis in a neighborhood of a reference surface,the principal-direction orthogonal basis accompanying with Lame s coefficients or general curvilinear coordinate systems are widely used.A...In order to carry out tensor analysis in a neighborhood of a reference surface,the principal-direction orthogonal basis accompanying with Lame s coefficients or general curvilinear coordinate systems are widely used.A novel kind of field theory termed as the nonholonomic theory of the Principal-Direction Orthonormal Basis(PDOB)is presented systematically in the present paper,in which the formal Christoffel symbols are related directly to the principal and geodesic curvatures with respect to the principal directions of the surface.Furthermore,a systematic and simple way to determine the curvatures of the surface are presented with some examples.It provides a way to recognize qualitatively the bending property of a surface.展开更多
If all prime closed geodesics on(S^n, F) with an irreversible Finsler metric F are irrationally elliptic,there exist either exactly 2 [(n+1)/2] or infinitely many distinct closed geodesics. As an application, we show ...If all prime closed geodesics on(S^n, F) with an irreversible Finsler metric F are irrationally elliptic,there exist either exactly 2 [(n+1)/2] or infinitely many distinct closed geodesics. As an application, we show the existence of three distinct closed geodesics on bumpy Finsler(S^3, F) if any prime closed geodesic has non-zero Morse index.展开更多
Suppose(M,F) is a convex complex Finsler manifold. We prove that geodesics of(M,F) are locally minimizing. Hence, F introduces a distance function d such that(M,d) is a metric space from topology. Next, we prove the c...Suppose(M,F) is a convex complex Finsler manifold. We prove that geodesics of(M,F) are locally minimizing. Hence, F introduces a distance function d such that(M,d) is a metric space from topology. Next, we prove the classical Hopf-Rinow Theorem holds on(M,F).展开更多
Geode, boudinage, and undulation structures are widely distributed in the siliceous beds of the Upper Cretaceous/Tertiary rocks in Jordan. Their formation was attributed to tectonic forces, syngenetic processes, organ...Geode, boudinage, and undulation structures are widely distributed in the siliceous beds of the Upper Cretaceous/Tertiary rocks in Jordan. Their formation was attributed to tectonic forces, syngenetic processes, organic disintegration processes, subaquatic gliding, compaction and settlement, and meteoritic impacts. In this work, the structural features in the siliceous beds of Jordan are attributed to an interplay of load and directed pressures, and mineralogical transformation processes (opal-A to opal-CT to quartz), governed by pH changes. Tectonic directed pressure was acting in an ESE-WSW direction and is common in the silicified limestone of Upper Cretaceous.展开更多
Let(RP^(n),F)be a bumpy and irreversible Finsler n-dimensional real projective space with reversibilityλand flag curvature K satisfying(λ/1+λ)^(2)<K≤1 when n is odd,and K≥0 when n is even.We show that if there...Let(RP^(n),F)be a bumpy and irreversible Finsler n-dimensional real projective space with reversibilityλand flag curvature K satisfying(λ/1+λ)^(2)<K≤1 when n is odd,and K≥0 when n is even.We show that if there exist exactly 2[n+1/2]prime closed geodesics on such(RP^(n),F),then all of them are non-contractible,which coincides with the Katok’s examples.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 10475036), the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, China (Grant No 20032012) and the Scientific Research Foundation of the Higher Education Institute of Liaoning Province, China (Grant No 05L215).
文摘Some properties related to the NUT-Taub-like spacetime, such as the surface of infinite red-shift, horizon, singularity and the area of the NUT-Taub-like black hole are discussed. Furthermore, the geodesics in the NUT-Taub-like spacetime are obtained in some special cases. Specifically, the circular orbits for a massive particle are derived, which can reduce to the cases of the Schwarzschild spacetime and the NUT-Taub spacetime when m^* = 0 and m^* 〈〈 M, respectively.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.10873004)the State Key Development Program for Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2010CB832803)the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(Grant No.IRT0964)
文摘We study circular time-like geodesics in the spacetime of a black hole including global monopole. We show that when the range of parameter changed the properties of the circular geodesics and the radiation of accretion disks are different. It follows that the properties of the accretion disk around black hole including global monopole can be different from that of a disk around Schwarzschild black hole.
文摘Using Weierstrassian elliptic functions the exact geodesics in the Schwarzschild metric are expressed in a simple and most transparent form. The results are useful for analytical and numerical applications. For example we calculate the perihelion precession and the light deflection in the post-Einsteinian approximation. The bounded orbits are computed in the post-Newtonian order. As a topical application we calculate the gravitational red shift for a star moving in the Schwarzschild field.
文摘We review the concept of congruence of null geodesics, the Raychaudhuri equation for the expansion, its harmonic oscillator version and associated “quantum” propagator, the role of the equation in the derivation of the Penrose singularity theorem, the definition of trapped surfaces, and the derivation of the theorem itself.
基金Partially supported by NSF (10801079)Partially supported by RFDP (20080551002)+1 种基金Partially supported by LPMC of MOE of ChinaPartially supported by the 973 Program of MOST, NNSF, MCME, RFDP, LPMC of MOE of China, S. S. Chern Foundation, and Nankai University
文摘In this paper, the concavity of closed geodesics proposed by M. Morse in 1930s is studied.
基金The project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.10175070National Basic Research Project of China under Grant No.2003CB716300
文摘We study the null bulk geodesic motion in the brane world in which the bulk metric has an un-stabilized extra spatial dimension. We find that the null bulk geodesic motion as observed on the 3-brane with Z<SUB>2</SUB> symmetry would be a timelike geodesic motion even though there exists an extra non-gravitational force in contrast with the case of the stabilized extra spatial dimension. In other words the presence of the extra non-gravitational force would not violate the Z<SUB>2</SUB> symmetry.
文摘In this paper we address the implementation issue of the geodesics method with constraints on Heisenberg manifolds. First we present more details on the method in order to facilitate its implementation and second we consider Mathema-tica as a software tool for the simulation. This implementation is of great importance since it allows easy and direct determination of Ricci tensor, which plays a fundamental role in the Heisenberg manifold metric.
基金supported by NSFC(Grant Nos.12371195,12022111)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2042023kf0207)+1 种基金the second author was partially supported by NSFC(Grant No.11831009)Fundings of Innovating Activities in Science and Technology of Hubei Province。
文摘Let M=S^(n)/Γand h be a nontrivial element of finite order p inπ_(1)(Μ),where the integers n,p≥2,Γis a finite abelian group which acts freely and isometrically on the n-sphere and therefore M is diffeomorphic to a compact space form.In this paper,we prove that there are infinitely many non-contractible closed geodesics of class[h]on the compact space form with C^(r)-generic Finsler metrics,where 4≤r≤∞.The conclusion also holds for Cr-generic Riemannian metrics for 2≤r≤∞.The proof is based on the resonance identity of non-contractible closed geodesics on compact space forms.
文摘Using the Raychaudhuri equation, we associate quantum probability amplitudes (propagators) to equatorial principal ingoing and outgoing null geodesic congruences in the Kerr metric. The expansion scalars diverge at the ring singularity;however, the propagators remain finite, which is an indication that at the quantum level singularities might disappear or, at least, become softened.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10801127,10731080)
文摘Let ind(c) be the Morse index of a closed geodesic c in an(n+1)-dimensional Riemannian manifold M.We prove that an oriented closed geodesic c is unstable if n + ind(c) is odd and a non-oriented closed geodesic c is unstable if n + ind(c) is even.Our result is a generalization of the famous theorem due to Poincar'e which states that the closed minimizing geodesic on a Riemann surface is unstable.
文摘Let B denote the set of those points p in an infinite dimensional Teichmiiller space such that a geodesic between the zero point and p is not unique. Some properties of the set B are given.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11371045)
文摘Abstract The non-uniqueness on geodesics and geodesic disks in the universal asymptotic Teichmfiller space AT(D) are studied in this paper. It is proved that if # is asymptotically extremal in [[#]] with h (μ) 〈 h* (μ) for some point ζ∈D, then there exist infinitely many geodesic segments joining [[0]] and [[μ]], and infinitely many holomorphic geodesic disks containing [[0]] and [μ]] in AT(D).
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund of Nanjing Medical University(No.2017NJMU005).
文摘Let E be the Engel group and D be a bracket generating left invariant distribution with a Lorentzian metric, which is a nondegenerate metric of index 1. In this paper, the author constructs a parametrization of a quasi-pendulum equation by Jacobi functions, and then gets the space-like Hamiltonian geodesics in the Engel group with a sub-Lorentzian metric.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11271304,11171277)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(No.NCET-13-0510)+1 种基金the Fujian Province Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.2013J06001)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,State Education Ministry
文摘In this paper, the authors construct a class of unitary invariant strongly pseudoconvex complex Finsler metrics which are of the form F =√[ rf(s- t)[, where r = ||v||~ 2, s =| z,v |~2/r, t =|| z||~ 2, f(w) is a real-valued smooth positive function of w ∈ R,and z is in a unitary invariant domain M C^n. Complex Finsler metrics of this form are unitary invariant. We prove that F is a class of weakly complex Berwald metrics whose holomorphic curvature and Ricci scalar curvature vanish identically and are independent of the choice of the function f. Under initial value conditions on f and its derivative f, we prove that all the real geodesics of F =√[rf(s- t)] on every Euclidean sphere S^(2n-1) M are great circles.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11972120,11472082,12032016)。
文摘In order to carry out tensor analysis in a neighborhood of a reference surface,the principal-direction orthogonal basis accompanying with Lame s coefficients or general curvilinear coordinate systems are widely used.A novel kind of field theory termed as the nonholonomic theory of the Principal-Direction Orthonormal Basis(PDOB)is presented systematically in the present paper,in which the formal Christoffel symbols are related directly to the principal and geodesic curvatures with respect to the principal directions of the surface.Furthermore,a systematic and simple way to determine the curvatures of the surface are presented with some examples.It provides a way to recognize qualitatively the bending property of a surface.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11131004, 11471169 and 11401555)the Key Laboratory of Pure Mathematics and Combinatorics of Ministry of Education of China and Nankai University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2014T70589)Chinese Universities Scientific Fund (Grant No. WK0010000037)
文摘If all prime closed geodesics on(S^n, F) with an irreversible Finsler metric F are irrationally elliptic,there exist either exactly 2 [(n+1)/2] or infinitely many distinct closed geodesics. As an application, we show the existence of three distinct closed geodesics on bumpy Finsler(S^3, F) if any prime closed geodesic has non-zero Morse index.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12001165).
文摘Suppose(M,F) is a convex complex Finsler manifold. We prove that geodesics of(M,F) are locally minimizing. Hence, F introduces a distance function d such that(M,d) is a metric space from topology. Next, we prove the classical Hopf-Rinow Theorem holds on(M,F).
文摘Geode, boudinage, and undulation structures are widely distributed in the siliceous beds of the Upper Cretaceous/Tertiary rocks in Jordan. Their formation was attributed to tectonic forces, syngenetic processes, organic disintegration processes, subaquatic gliding, compaction and settlement, and meteoritic impacts. In this work, the structural features in the siliceous beds of Jordan are attributed to an interplay of load and directed pressures, and mineralogical transformation processes (opal-A to opal-CT to quartz), governed by pH changes. Tectonic directed pressure was acting in an ESE-WSW direction and is common in the silicified limestone of Upper Cretaceous.
基金The first author was partially supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFA0713300)NSFC(Grant Nos.11671215 and 11790271)+1 种基金LPMC of MOE of China and Nankai Universitythe second author was partially supported by NSFC(Grant Nos.11771341 and 12022111)。
文摘Let(RP^(n),F)be a bumpy and irreversible Finsler n-dimensional real projective space with reversibilityλand flag curvature K satisfying(λ/1+λ)^(2)<K≤1 when n is odd,and K≥0 when n is even.We show that if there exist exactly 2[n+1/2]prime closed geodesics on such(RP^(n),F),then all of them are non-contractible,which coincides with the Katok’s examples.